- ruler of the kingdom of Kosala
- has no children in the beginning
- His four sons:
- Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana, Shatrughna
- Wives:
- Kausalya, Kaikeyi, Sumitra
Vasishtha
- Dasharatha's mentor and guide
- the king listens to his advice
Rama
- Dasharatha's incarcerated son
- actually the God Vishnu
- Falls in love with Sita
- wins King Janaka's competition
- Kills Thataka and her son
Vishvamitra
- once a king, now a sage
- battles Thataka with Ram
- tells Rama about Mahabali and the Dwarf
Thataka
- very hateful of the world
- killed by Rama
- her two sons seek revenge
Sita
- daughter of King Janaka
- falls in love with Rama at first sight
- her father has a competition for her hand in marriage
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